Chestnut Hill Hospital - Temple Health

12/07/2025

Obesity and type 2 diabetes continue to rise across the country — but with the right support, both can be prevented, managed, and even reversed.

Temple Health’s Diabetes Prevention & Education Program is designed to help people understand their risk and take meaningful steps toward better health. Through personalized coaching, nutrition guidance, and activity planning, participants learn sustainable habits that can lower the chances of developing type 2 diabetes.

This program is part of Temple’s commitment to strengthening the health of our community through education, prevention, and compassionate support.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, Temple Health offers free screenings and access to its Diabetes Prevention & Education Program, learn more:

In the United States, nearly 40% of adults between ages 20 and 39 live with obesity—a number that rises with age

12/05/2025

Last week, Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital came together once again for our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Drive, and our community showed incredible generosity. Together, we filled baskets with all the essentials, ensuring local families can celebrate with comfort and joy.

We’re deeply grateful to everyone who donated, volunteered, and helped make this year’s drive a success. Your kindness reflects the spirit of our community and the heart of our mission.

Thank you for making a meaningful difference this holiday season.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! Thanks to generous support like yours, Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital is able to strengthen the emergency and specialty care that our community has relied on for nearly 125 years. https://bit.ly/4p63Dnm

12/01/2025

When Bess arrived at Temple Health – Chestnut Hill Hospital struggling to breathe, she quickly learned she was facing severe pneumonia and life-threatening sepsis. Our emergency and ICU teams moved fast, providing the expert care she needed — including support from Dr. Shapiro and many other team members who stayed by her side.

After weeks in the ICU, Bess regained her strength and made her way back home, where she’s now enjoying life with her grandkids again. Her husband, Reid, shares the words that mean everything: “They saved my wife.”

We’re grateful to Bess and Reid for sharing their journey, and to our entire care team for the lifesaving work they deliver every day. Read their full story: https://bit.ly/4i4RbSj

11/30/2025

At Temple Health, we recognized a critical need in our community — individuals at high risk for stroke who need extra care and support beyond what primary care alone can provide.

That’s why we created the Frazier Personalized Stroke Prevention Program, a collaborative approach bringing together experts like Dr. Nina O'Connor, Chair of Family & Community Medicine at Temple University Health System, E. April Baidal, Family Nurse Practitioner at Temple Health, Laksisha Sturgis, Director of Community Care Management at Temple Health and Dr. Cornelius Pitts, Assistance Professor at Temple University, to help patients take control of their health and reduce their risk of stroke.

Through teamwork and personalized care, we’re helping our community to live longer, healthier lives. Watch the full video to learn more about how this program is making a difference:

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11/29/2025

COPD doesn’t always look the same in everyone — and for women, symptoms can often be missed or misdiagnosed.

Dr. Jamie Garfield, pulmonologist at the Temple Lung Center and professor of thoracic medicine and surgery at Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, explains why COPD can appear differently in women, the importance of early diagnosis, and how Temple is working to close the gap in care.

This , take a moment to learn how recognizing the early signs can make a lifesaving difference. Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4oXZ8Ll

11/27/2025

Today, we’re extra grateful for our incredible physicians, nurses, and hospital staff who provide exceptional care and support to our community every day.

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! 🍂

11/21/2025

Early detection saves lives. 💙

Tanya Cofield, Nurse Navigator at the Temple Lung Center, explains who qualifies for a low-dose CT lung screening and why getting screened early makes all the difference.

Through the Temple Healthy Chest Initiative, we’re helping our community take proactive steps toward better lung health. Learn more: https://bit.ly/496pupD

11/17/2025

Breathing easier starts with understanding your options.

For people living with chronic lung conditions like COPD, oxygen therapy can make a life-changing difference — improving energy, sleep, and the ability to enjoy daily activities.

In a new blog post, Dr. Ajmeri, a pulmonologist at the Temple Lung Center, explains how oxygen therapy works, the different systems available, and how it can help patients breathe better and live fuller lives.

Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/48VT5lJ

11/14/2025

On World Diabetes Day, we’re raising awareness about the power of healthy habits to help prevent and manage diabetes.

Casey Dascher, Diabetes Program Manager at Temple Health, and Johnetta Frazier, Lead Culinary Educator and Chef of the Frazier Family Coalition, discuss how nutrition, lifestyle changes, and community support play a vital role in diabetes care and stroke prevention.

At Temple Health, we’re committed to empowering our patients and communities with the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives — today and every day. Watch the full video to learn more:

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11/09/2025

For nearly 125 years, Chestnut Hill Hospital has been a proud part of this community — and as part of Temple Health, we’re growing stronger than ever.

We’re expanding access to advanced specialty care and bringing nationally recognized programs right here to Chestnut Hill, including the Temple Lung Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Temple Neurosciences Center, Temple Heart & Vascular Institute, and Fox Chase–Temple Urologic Institute.

We’re also investing in the future of healthcare by serving as a training site for medical and nursing students, helping shape the next generation of caregivers who will continue to serve our community with skill and compassion.

Learn more about how we’re enhancing services and expanding access to advanced specialty care right here in Chestnut Hill: https://bit.ly/3JabJM2

11/08/2025

Our Temple Health teams knows how to celebrate the season! 🍂🎃

This Halloween, our campuses came together for Fall Pop-Ups filled with festive costumes, pumpkin-decorating contests, sweet treats, and plenty of smiles.

We’re grateful for all our team members who make Temple Health such a special place to work. Check out some of the highlights from the celebrations: https://bit.ly/4oQrUgz